This sweeping saga delves into the heart of family bonds set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II. The narrative follows the intertwined destinies of family members whose lives diverge across the globe, from diplomatic postings in Europe to perilous battlefronts. Witness personal dramas unfold as they intersect with monumental historical events that shaped the modern world. These stories offer a compelling exploration of human resilience and connection amidst global conflict.
The Winds of War follows Commander Victor Pug Henry, U.S.N., as he is assigned to Berlin in 1939 as a naval attache. Concluding in December, 1941, with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Henry sees his family and the world bracing for war. Adapted to television by Herman Wouk.
These two classic works capture the tide of world events even as they unfold the compelling tale of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's maelstrom. The multimillion-copy bestsellers that capture all the drama, romance, heroism, and tragedy of the Second World War -- and that constitute Wouk's crowning achievement -- are available for the first time in trade paperback.